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School Partnership ProgramPresenter: Hayley CailSchool Partnership Program Co-ordinator Regional
1 May 2014
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The School Partnership Program Aims
• To work collaboratively with schools to develop activities that provide extra curriculum support, academic preparation and increased awareness of university course offerings and careers.
Building Education Aspiration:
How far a student hopes to progress in school and
the degree of education they seek to achieve
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Why the School Partnership Project?The Importance of Education
Education increases life expectancy
Raises earnings by approximately 10%
linked to better health and reduces illness
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Metropolitan students are 1.5 times more likely to participate in higher education or higher level VET courses than their regional counterparts.
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Factors influencing Aspiration
Research into Education Aspiration for Regional Victoria, RPAC August 2013
Costs associated with undertaking post secondary qualifications
Opportunity cost associated (of not working) with further study
Eligibility for/access to financial support
Social Capital in regional community
Expectations following school completion
Local economic conditions (and employment opportunities)
Highest level of parental education
Expectations following School completion
Influence of the mother on the child, including highest level of education
Year 12 completion and academic achievement prior to year 12
Availability of support for “at risk” students and those who are disadvantaged
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Interventions to improve educational aspirations
Source: Regional Policy Advisory Committee: Research into education aspiration for regional Victoria, August 2013
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Overall findings from 15 partnership Schools
Between 2011 and 2013 there has been an increased proportion of:
Students aspiring to higher education
Teachers believing that students are aspiring to higher education
Students and teachers affirming an understanding of issues related to university
Students and teachers indicating that schools are promoting university participation
Students actively engaging with La Trobe University
Students accessing and using career information
Teachers, particularly in regional areas, undertaking professional development through La Trobe University.
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YEARS
9 -10
YEARS
11 - 12
Explore and Connect LaTrobe
Participate in a variety of interactive activities in undergraduate courses and explore future career possibilitiesEnrich school curriculum by connecting with Faculty led workshops Explore the connection between subject selections and post-secondary study
Decide and Apply LaTrobe
Investigate relevant pathway options and courses at LaTrobe universityUnderstand University offerings and life as a University Student at LaTrobeParticipate in VCE linked workshops to support student revision and completion of Assessments
YEARS
7 -8Discover LaTrobe
Introduce Students to UniversityFamiliarise students with the University Campus and the peopleBuild a sense of belonging and understand the university community
School Partnerships Program Regional Program Framework for School Engagement
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Barriers to educational participation and aspiration
Source: RPAC : Research into Educational Aspiration for Regional Victoria, August 2013
Thank you
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Hayley Cail
Schools Partnership Program Coordinator (Regional)
T: 5444 7303| M: 0435 965 999
Email: [email protected]